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Chapter 16 - You can set a single woman?

I had never been to a skating club and I must say that to get something unexpected happened as soon as I took the first steps in the gym, I felt butterflies in my stomach and my heart was racing. I would say that I was taken by a love at first sight, even sounding cliché, I can not find another explanation for my admiration. The girls danced and glided stunning ice. The uniforms were fabulous full of sparkles and details that made the show even more beautiful. That place conquered me with such beauty, softness and delicacy.

Camille looked so different from the girl who attended the school, she gave off a light while skating on the track. I focused intently on their movements, noticing my presence, she nodded and came to talk. We sat in the stands and this time was that I could not stop doing a thousand questions. I was so excited that Camille seemed surprised at my disposal.

Meanwhile, the coach appeared and how all skaters positioned themselves paying attention to their advice was impressive. The girls formed a line straight and seemed soldiers wearing blue tights and red. All carefully listened to the explanations and Camille took a little scolding to be talking instead of training. Soon after appropriate, she introduced us.

By knowing Regina, I had an unusual feeling, something that I can not explain, a strange connection. She looked thirty-two, green eyes like two emeralds and very dark straight hair with a cut Chanel in a modern version below the shoulders. Its sleek, sophisticated style made me realize that she knew a lot about fashion. Initially, Regina looked at me so intently and after a small exclamation, she asked:

_ I've never seen around here! What is the point of your visit?

Camille then spoke:

_ Sophia came that we might realize our high school task.

But Regina did not like the interruption and said:

_ Let herself justified.

I must confess I was a little nervous, she was so serious that I imagined myself being a spy about to be discovered. That's when something occurred to me:

_ Good afternoon, ma'am! My name is Sophia Allard Doubek and study with Camille Blanche in Beaumont. I'm sorry if I somehow caused some disorder, I ask you to forgive me, do not want to interrupt you.

Immediately I told Regina about our work and asked if there was a possibility of it being our interview. Was how to unite business with pleasure, I confess I was so delighted with that universe and wanted more information. So why not go straight to the source?

She agreed to give us the interview, provided it was in another time, making the following setting:

_ Do not come to call me ma'am, my name is ... Regina Regina Lagauterie De la Montagne Audebert. Around six, I will end my activities and I can meet them. I hope you do not mind to wait.

_ That would be great, thank you!

Of course we accept the terms. Camille said my idea was genius, I sat in the stands as she rehearsed to the agreed time. A few minutes before the clock strikes six, the Audebert lady appeared and asked us to accompany her to her office. Regina had a very intimidating expression, so we tried to use the right words; the teacher gave us a pre-established script in which the basearíamos. There were two ways of doing that or follow the issues, or let her narrate what was freely; and so it happened. Regina emphasized:

_ I know you probably have many questions about what is my role as technical. Even you, being a skater does not know all the duties that are delegated me, Camille. However, not everyone cares about what this sport means and that a skater can. Many parents simply find the glamorous skating and decide to enroll their children. I hope you appreciate what I tell them. Then feel free to express their doubts.

So we let her speak and turn on the recorder. Regina aroused my curiosity and I did not try to stop it, even wanting to explore their responses. At first, it defined the function of a skater captivating and inspiring way, highlighting:

_ The act of moving up in ice lures. Skaters can join graceful movements and have a technique. When a person decides to become a skater, he or she should know that it takes talent, dedication and be willing to make sacrifices. Even as a beautiful sport requires a lot of time; an elite athlete must train on average thirty hours per week between the ice, academia and choreographic part. So the coach's job is not only to supervise and guide; Their task is to create mechanisms for skaters able to sign their names on the ice.

As Regina merely tell us things in a more technical and bureaucratic level, I intervened taking the conversation to a more informal side. As soon as she finished speaking, I asked Regina to answer our questions on your personal point of view. She readily agreed and watched intently each of my movements.

Even nervous, I tried to remain calm as he asked:

_ What does it mean to you to be a figure skating coach?

_ The coach is a mentor who works hard trying to honor the confidence of the athlete. This expert is a selfless figure who seeks impressive results through truly remarkable skaters.

_ You wondered the possibility of working in another branch?

_ No, I never imagined myself doing anything else or being elsewhere. This goes beyond having recognition: I love my job.

_ How did you discover it would be a figure skating technique?

_ When I was little, my mother encouraged me to skate; which is not a surprise, since she was a great skater, winning the national French championship for two consecutive years. I became a national champion since the age of sixteen. Soon after, he suffered a serious knee injury that interrupted my plans as an athlete, but decided to stay here but in a different way.

_ What are your future goals and your biggest dream?

Before she could answer, Grandpa came to pick me up. I was so engrossed that I did not realize it was after six-thirty. Regina thanked for their patience and attention. Then she told me:

_ Tomorrow we will have a free time five if you still want to hear the answer to your last question. It was a pleasure to meet you, Sophia!

Near the exit said goodbye to Camille, who was waiting for his father. At home, I began research on the world of skating; I was so impressed that she could not stop. I saw a multitude of videos and read several articles on the internet. I decided to return to the gym and finish our conversation, could not wait for it.